Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090121731 | DIAGNOSTIC JUMPER - A jumper including a control module and a plurality of conduits connected to the control module is provided. A connector is connected to each of the conduits. The control module controls the flow of a communications medium through the conduits and the control module. | 05-14-2009 |
20100068005 | CONSTRUCTION APPARATUS - Construction apparatus for use within an elevator hoistway are provided. The construction apparatus include a span member having a first end and a second end. A sill attachment is connected to the first end of the span member and configured to seat against a building sill. A support member is connected to the second end of the span member and configured to seat against a second side of the elevator hoistway, wherein the second side of the elevator hoistway is opposite the building sill. A plurality of apertures is arranged on the span member and configured to allow a connection to a hoist device. The span member is configured to rotate about the sill attachment. | 03-18-2010 |
20110000150 | CONSTRUCTION INSERT - A construction insert configured for use within an elevator hoistway is provided. The construction insert includes a channel having a front face and a back face opposing the front face. The channel is configured to define an internal passage within the channel. A plurality of brackets is attached to the back face of the channel, each of the brackets configured for attachment to a structure within the elevator hoistway. Each of the brackets is planar in shape. | 01-06-2011 |
20110024231 | FOLDABLE HOISTWAY WORK DECK - A work deck configured for use within an elevator hoistway is provided. The work deck includes a platform having a plurality of planks. A plurality of telescoping assemblies is pivotally connected to one end of the platform, the telescoping assemblies each configured to span the elevator hoistway such that a first end of the telescoping assemblies seats against a building floor and a second end of the telescoping assemblies seats against a hoistway structure. A ladder has a first end and a second end. The first end of the ladder is pivotally connected to the platform and the second end is pivotally connected to the first end of the telescoping assemblies. The platform is configured to provide a work deck for personnel for use within the elevator hoistway. The work deck can be folded into a substantially flat package for ease of shipment. | 02-03-2011 |
20140069740 | CONSTRUCTION APPARATUS - A construction apparatus for use within an elevator hoistway is provided. The construction apparatus includes span members, each span member having a first end, a second end and a length. Sill attachments are connected to the first end of the span members. The sill attachments are configured to rotate about and seat against a building sill. A support member connected to the second end of the span members. The support members are configured to seat against a second side of the elevator hoistway. The length of the span members is longer than a horizontal distance from the building sill to the second side of the elevator hoistway such that the span members rest in an inclined orientation with respect to a substantially horizontal axis. One or more platforms is supported by one or more forms, the platforms arranged such as to provide a working platform within the elevator hoistway. | 03-13-2014 |
20140251728 | ELEVATOR AND ESCALATOR TOOL - A tool for use with elevators and escalators, having two or more slidably connected assemblies, is provided. The assemblies have rails connected together and arranged in a parallel orientation. Support members are connected to the rails and a plurality of treads is attached to the support members. The treads are configured to provide a working surface upon which personnel can stand, sit or kneel and upon which materials can be placed. An extension member is connected to one end of the rails. Each extension member includes a locking member and a stop. Each locking member includes a first arm, a second arm and a third arm. In an open position, the third arm is in contact with the stop and in a closed position, the second arm is in contact with the stop. The assemblies are configured to bridge gaps formed within and around the elevators and escalators. | 09-11-2014 |
20160097484 | THREE-BEAM CONSTRUCTION APPARATUS - A construction apparatus is provided and span members connected together at a first end by a first connector, the span members having a first end, a second end and a length. Sill brackets are connected to the first end of the span members and are configured to seat against an entrance sill. A second connector connects the span members together at a second end and is configured to seat against a hoistway structure. A plurality of apertures is arranged on the span members and configured to allow a connection to hoist devices. The span members rotate about the sill brackets and the lengths of the span members are longer than a horizontal distance from the entrance sill to the hoistway structure such that when the apparatus is in a seated orientation, the construction apparatus rests in an inclined orientation with respect to a substantially horizontal axis. | 04-07-2016 |
20160102962 | GUIDE RAIL STRAIGHTNESS TESTER - A guide rail straightness tester is provided. The guide rail straightness tester includes a first rail clamp assembly attached to a guide rail. An opposing second rail clamp assembly is attached to the guide rail. A sensor assembly is positioned between the first and second rail clamp assemblies and configured for slidable seating on the guide rail. The sensor assembly includes a sensor plate. A line extends from the first rail clamp assembly through an aperture in the sensor plate and is connected to the second rail clamp assembly. The sensor assembly is configured to determine the straightness of the guide rail during movement of the sensor assembly along the guide rail. | 04-14-2016 |